Every month could be Better Hearing & Speech Month...and we wanted to take this time to encourage anyone to take the first step with us and get a baseline hearing evaluation if there are concerns for hearing loss. Hearing loss is one of the most common chronic conditions and on average people wait 7 to 10 years to take action! With various interventions and treatment options to improve hearing and communication, there's no time like the present to take charge of your hearing!
Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SSHL), is an unexplained, rapid loss of hearing either all at once or over a few days. SSHL typically occurs due to underlying issues with the sensory organs of the inner ear. People with SSHL can discover the hearing loss upon waking up in the morning, when they try to use the ear (use a phone), and/or notice an alarming "pop" just before their hearing changes.
People with SSHL may also notice one or more of these symptoms:
